Nigeria: Okpebholo Condemns Edo Kidnapping, Orders Police Probe

Nigeria: Okpebholo Condemns Edo Kidnapping, Orders Police Probe

Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo has condemned the kidnapping incident at the "Vegetable Market" area of the Airport Road, Benin, describing it as unacceptable and a direct attack on innocent residents.

Woman kidnapped in Edo market after husband escaped

By Ozioruva Aliu, BENIN CITY There was pandemonium on Sunday evening at the popular vegetable market off Airport Road in Benin City the Edo State capital, when a woman was kidnapped after her husband fought off the kidnapers and escaped. Read Also: Bullets Before Ballots: Insecurity threatens 2027 polls – 5,272 killed in 5 months The incident happened near the residence of former Foreign Affairs Minister, Chief Tom Ikimi. She was said to be at t…

Gunmen kidnap woman in Edo

A woman was abducted by gunmen at a popular market in Benin City, Edo State, while shopping with her family. Police confirm the incident and are investigat Read More: https://punchng.com/gunmen-kidnap-woman-in-edo/

Gunmen abduct woman in Edo

A woman who went to shop on Sunday at the popular Vegetable Market, off Airport Road in Benin City has been reportedly abducted.

Okpebholo condemns kidnapping incident in Benin

Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo, has condemned the kidnapping incident at the ”Vegetable Market” area of the Airport road, Benin, describing it as unacceptable and a direct attack on innocent residents. This is contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Dr Patrick Ebojele, and made available to newsmen on Monday in Benin. […]

Okpebholo gives order to Edo police commissioner over kidnapping incident

Okpebholo said the order to the police commissioner was with a view to securing the safe rescue of the victims and arresting those responsible for the attack.